Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1887-04-28

Bob. Montgomery, formerly of this city,
after an absence of nearly seven years, re-
turned on last evening from Colorado
He says Lewiston is the best and most
substantial place he has seen since he left.
We are greatly indebted to J. W. Riggs,
our photographer, for two magnificent views
of the Snake river from Lewiston one look.
ing down the river and the other up the
river, while the steamer wends her way to-
ward the wharf. The cloud effects i'll these
pictures are the most beautiful we have ever
| seen. He has various views of the city for
sale at reduced rates.
Parties who have recently visited the
county south of Lewiston as far as C,ag's
mountain, and east as far as the reservation,
say that they never saw the grain nor the
grass look more thrifty in growth at this
season of the year. than at the present sea
son, and all are confident OF large harvest
the coming season. unless some uuautlcipa-
ted drowth or blight in.ervenes.
A running race will take place at Stevens
Driving Park on Saturday the eth Of May
between horse of VIM. Cox of this city,
named Harry Bluff, and Tony the
Asotin horse. 1t is also expected that a
trotting race will take place on the same
day. The race track is ii an excellent con
dition, and all OF those who desire to wit
ness these races we think will enjoy pleas
ant day at the Park.
SUDDEN DEATH Mrs. A. D. McKnlav
died on the Goth inst, at her home few
miles from Cottonwood, under circum-
stances indicating that she had been
poisoned. Io is now reported that her
physician administered, by mistake,
stryciuine instead Of ipecac to produce
vomiting. When discovered it was toe
late to conteract the poison. Her husband
had just gone to the mines for the season
She leaves five children.
TRAMPs.-Several tramps have been il
the city during the past ten days, and OF
east Main street they have been makne
themselves rather fresh-prowling arouu(
after night for the purpose of plundering
and i'll the daytime keeping them
selves busy begging from door to door
They are, apparently. strong healthy men
able to work. However we would advis
them to skIr-"take tumble" ere it i
too late. Rope is cheap and plenty, and a
: rule Lewiston people don't tolerate sue
! manouverlng. A far warning in time.
MINsTRELs.-In about three weeks tn
!. Lewiston brass band will treat the publ
to one Of their grand minstrel entertain
!, ment. They have secured the valuable sci
= vices of Ed. Beck of Grangevile, who wi
n manage the affair, Mr.. Beck being tho
l. ough minstrel man, creating mirths
IS laughter when on the stage under Goa
ing Of "bdrnt cork" We trust that OF
" citizens will, one and all, turn out. al,
:. may we see G. 8 BIS hall so full thu
:, standing room will not be obtainable. I'll
f. band boys are greatly in need of money
"a they now, not only are in debt dollars, b
several hundred dollars, and if aid do
not come to their relief, Lewiston will
'. left without q band.
II THE AMATEuRS.-The Lewiston Amateu
N performances gwen on Friday and Saturd;
err evenings were fully up with the standa
Of amateur plays. On the former evenin
"Enlistrd for the War" was greeted wi
1T an S.. house, and it is said had given e
ID tire So, faction to the crowded audienc
x On ,s;nrday evening the presentation
It 'Above the Clouds" was good The CO,
he pany had rendered this play once before b
by request reproduced the same. the repi
vs ton bringing into the treasury upwards
is $40. The performances and performers We
NV highly commended, which bespeaks for the
~ crowded houses whenever they may appe
ss in public. The company will endeAvor
vs. produce another play by June with III
scenery and other paraphcrnalia. Alwa
nd welcome-come again.